DiamondCorp raises more money for Lace
Fund raisings by Firestone Diamonds and now DiamondCorp indicate investor sentiment towards the diamond mining sector is improving, which is good news for DiamondCorp.
Nkwe shrugs off non-disclosure claims
Nkwe Platinum has dismissed suggestions that the group has been less than frank with shareholders over the legal disputes and administrative uncertainties it faces.
Xstrata capex up 50%
Xstrata plans to increase spending on new mines by about 50% next year to $6.8bn as the mining group keeps its main focus on organic growth rather than acquisitions.
Aurora: scores of illegal miners nabbed
Hundreds of illegal miners have been arrested at the Aurora Grootvlei Mine in Springs, police say.
Silver to stay one up on gold
As silver climbs above $30 an ounce for the first time since 1980, traders and analysts are cautiously bullish about its ability to keep outperforming gold.
Wescoal granted Vlaklaagte right
Wescoal Holdings says its subsidiary Wescoal Exploration has been awarded a new order prospecting right over certain portions of the farm Vlaklaagte 330JS.
Union warns over Simmers job losses
Trade union Solidarity warns it will not tolerate retrenchments due to the takeover of Simmer & Jack by Village Main Reef Gold Mining.
Platfields to list on JSE
Platfields Limited is to proceed with its listing on the JSE and is looking for R200m to push ahead with two platinum projects and a gold exploration plan.
RBPlat proceeds with R1.3bn capex plan
Royal Bafokeng Platinum has approved an expansion project for the group's North Shaft Merensky Phase III project at the Bafokeng Rasimone Platinum Mine.
Keaton granted debt facility for Vanggatfontein
Keaton Energy says it has successfully secured a credit-approved offer of R255m in project finance to complete its Vanggatfontein coal mining project near Delmas.